2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW05 FMM
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 159,990 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 FMM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 159,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW05 FMM Mileage History
- 07/04/2022156,156 mi
- 08/04/2022156,178 mi+22 mi
- 17/05/2025159,966 mi+3,788 mi
- 22/05/2025159,990 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,227 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SW05 FMM) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts in each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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